New Reading Program to Arrive in Guelph/Wellington County

Beginning in February, the Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County will be offering a free program aimed at improving the reading the skills of students struggling in our community.
Reading Rocks will run out of St. James Catholic High School twice a week and is for kids aged 6-12.
Program Coordinator Cheri Herdman says similar programs are popping up in other communities as the need is recognized, She also states it’s designed to motivate and reinforce reading skills based on a one on one approach. School boards all over the province have found an increase in reading disabilities among elementary aged students. So, if you’re kid is big into dinosaurs, for example, the tutoring program would focus on reading materials under that topic. Reading Rocks begins February 6th. Registration is open until January 20th, spaces are limited. Visit the Learning Disabilities Association website to sign-up.